[wmm] Notes: WMM Jan 12, 2011 8am at Mo's
Vetter, George
georgevetter at gmail.com
Wed Jan 12 15:29:42 CST 2011
Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 1/12/2011 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 28
Present: KarrieP, TimK, JohnB, BrianO, PrudenceF, MeganH, ErinB, ValerieY,
JulieW, MargoD, WendyH, MaliaJ, KristineG, RichM, JohnS, StephanieA, NalaC,
GaryH, GeorgeV, RobinR, BobVan, PattiA, RobertM, DaleS, TracyA, ShandaB,
LindaD, AnnR
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New at today's meeting
2. State of the City
3. ODOT Open House at Chm today
4. Business After Hours tomorrow at JP's 430p
5. CB Magazine
6. Savor Cannon Beach
7. Cupcake Sunday
8. Legion Aux Breakfast Sunday
9. Moonlight Poetry Kick-off tomorrow 630p
10. Open Mic at Lush tonight
11. CB Arts Symposium featuring Taylor Branch Jan 28-30
12. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - January 19, 2011, Mo's, 8am.
Presentation by Pat Burness Director of the Women's Resource Center -
Pioneer House Homeless Shelter. Mo's is now closed for breakfast for the
season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
1. New at today's meeting. Patti Atkins, APR, Director Public Relations and
Marketing, Providence Health Services. Patti introduced Robert W Morse D.O.,
F.A.C.C. Cardiologist. Dr Morse has moved to the Oregon Coast from Nevada.
He is living in Astoria with his wife and children. He is joining the
Providence Heart Clinic and will be able to take care of some patients who
previously had to be sent/flighted to Portland. He is certified in internal
medicine, cardiovascular medicine and nuclear cardiology. Reach Patti at
patti.atkins at providence.org 503-717-7644. For an appointment with Dr Morse
call 503-717-7850.
2. Rich: State of the City. The City will be having its annual retreat on
February 12. One focus of the city is to promote Cannon Beach housing to
families with children, not just retirees. To this end the City has been
supporting the Cannon Beach Children's Center. Currently $63,000 of city
money goes to the children's center. The city has been working with the
school board on the Cannon Beach Elementary School. Eventually the
elementary school will be moved out of the tsunami zone. That property will
likely at that point be converted to a park or related use. A focus of the
city has been to enhance the setting which involves promoting the arts.
Improving the infrastructure, emergency preparedness and a Farmer's Market
have also been addressed by the city while being environmentally conscious.
A new City Hall with a roof to hold up to 1000 people in case of a tsunami
in under consideration. The cost would be about $8M. Some funding could come
from the government. The remainder would come from a tax referendum. To be
safe from a tsunami it is estimated that being 50' above sea level will be
necessary. A grant is being sought to build a footbridge/Emergency vehicle
bridge across Ecola Creek next to the existing bridge which is not expected
to survive an earthquake/tsunami. The City lodging tax was increased in
2010 by 1% from 6% to 7%. The Tourism and Arts Commission was formed and has
awarded 70% of the 1% increase (approx $200k) to 7 local organizations with
the goal of putting heads in beds while at the same time bolstering the
arts. The Cannon Beach Trail was opened with plans for expansion in 2011.
The City is working on an easement agreement with the Conference Center for
Trail expansion. Acquisition of 800 acres adjacent to the City's water shed
was finalized just recently. Voters had passed a Bond authorizing this
purchase. The cost was $3.6M. Two thirds of the city's revenue comes from
the Lodging Tax. The first Qtr Lodging Tax came in as expected. Revenue from
the second Qtr (ended 12/31/2010) will not be known till February.
Development of the hills east of Hwy 101 above Cannon Beach would require
expansion of Cannon Beach's Urban Growth Boundary. This is something that
would come through the Planning Commission.
3. ODOT will be holding an Open House at the Chamber from 430p-630p today.
Learn about the latest tunnel project schedule and meet the contractor and
project manager. Details at http://www.dennisedwardstunnel.org
<http://www.dennisedwardstunnel.org/> .
4. Tomorrow (Thursday) is Business After Hours at JP's at 430p - Food,
Drink, Business Buzz.
5. Gary: Cannon Beach Magazine is about 3 weeks away from completion. 8
pages have been added this year. 80,000 will be printed and distributed in
and out of town including visitor centers and PDX. The online version will
have an added value to advertisers in that links in ads will be live and
click thru to websites. Chamber members get a free listing and get a
discount on advertising. Chamber dues must be paid to be included. This
means that any outstanding dues must be paid immediately.
6. Gary: Plans are moving forward for Savor Cannon Beach, March 10-13. All
businesses planning special events for the weekend (wine dinners, food or
wine tastings or other promotions) should submit basic info to
savorcb at coastexplorermagazine.com asap to be included in coverage in the
Spring issue of Coast Explorer Magazine due out in February. This info will
also be used in PR materials. Specific details of events can be submitted
later for use in a final press kit and a complete schedule on
CoastExplorerMagazine.com. Right now, we need just basic information. We
encourage all lodging businesses to purchase tickets for the Children's
Center Wine Tour and create lodging packages. All lodging packages submitted
by the end of next week will be included in the Coast Explorer Magazine
coverage. Lodging businesses can contact Catriona Penfield at the Children's
Center to purchase tickets. Email her at: director at cbchildren.org
7. Ann: This Sunday is Cupcake Sunday at Found. Jan 16th from 11am to 2pm.
Delicious cupcakes by Jae, $3.50 ea. .
8. Ann: American Legion Auxiliary Breakfast Sunday (Jan 16) 911am at the
Legion.
9. JohnS: Moonlight Poetry - Thursday night poetry readings kick-off event
Jan 13th from 630 830p. Dave Densmore, Jon Broderick, Calamity Jane, Jay
Speakman, Peter Lindsey. Open Mic. The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil's Café. 1539.
271 N Hemlock. www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com
10. Tracy: Open Mic at Lush Wine Bar tonight (Wed Jan 12) 7-9pm
www.lushwinebar.com
11. Prudence: CB Arts Symposium featuring Taylor Branch Jan 28-30. 80
reservations in so far. Still 70 spots remaining. Contact Prudence for
tickets: warmanddry at gmail.com. 503-739-0452. Event info at
http://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/academic-departments/arts-letters-departm
ent/english/literature/taylor-branch-pulitzer-pri
12. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - January 19, 2011, Mo's, 8am.
Presentation by Pat Burness Director of the Women's Resource Center -
Pioneer House Homeless Shelter. Mo's is closed for breakfast for the season.
Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
Upcoming Presenters (please limit to 10 minutes plus 5 minutes for
questions)
January 19 Pat Burness Director of the Women's Resource Center - Pioneer
House Homeless Shelter
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 1/5/2011 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 24
Present: KarrieP JimK AnnR MeganH LeslieP KeithC BobVan CarolHun KristineG
BonnieG DaleS PatF BrianO PrudenceF MaliaJ JeanieMc JohnB KathyK StephanieA
TimK TracyA AbbieH NalaC
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New at today's meeting
2. DVA to visit Friday
3. CB Arts Symposium featuring Taylor Branch Jan 28-30
4. Wayfarer grand reopening today
5. Cannon beach chorus begins rehearsals
6. Real estate buyers are back
7. Lecture tomorrow at Cannon beach library
8. Lush Wine Bar events
9. Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban
10. Preparedness for businesses
11. Amtrak willing to take Cannon beach magazines
12. 2011 tide tables
13. Highway 101 bypass in Seaside
14. Odot open house regarding tunnel
15. Chamber board position
16. Images for Chamber website
17. Port of Astoria 100th anniversary
18. Savor Cannon Beach March 10 - 13
19. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - January 12, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Rich
Mays will give a "State of the City " address. Mo's is now closed for
breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee is still
courtesy of Mo's. Happy New Year
1. New at today's meeting. Bonnie Gilchrist of Gilchrist Associates
marketing and communications. Bonnie has been contracted by the Cannon Beach
Gallery Group for their TAC PR. Bonnie will be working with the Cannon Beach
Gallery Group (CBGG) to promote Spring Unveiling April 29 through May 2 and
also for Plein Air and More June 24, 25 26. Bonnie is interested in working
with other Cannon Beach groups to cross promote events. 503-516-6501
www.gilchristassoc.com.
2. Kristine: Justin, the chamber's contact with DVA, will be in town Friday
to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and other community members who would
like to meet with him at the Wayfarer Restaurant from 4 to 5:30 PM. Justin
is putting together a tailored media list and a pitch list. He is looking
for input and feedback. The chamber will be doing monthly solicitations of
information regarding anniversaries, new business openings, events, etc.
3. Prudence: Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for their PR help with the
Taylor Branch event. There will be speakers on Friday and Saturday. Friday
will kick off with a chili and chowder feed. Registration for 150 people is
still open. The advertised deadline for registration is January 15 but
registrations will still be taken until filled. Materials are still needed
from local businesses and organizations for display and dissemination at the
events. Stephanie volunteered to help at the Coaster Theater venue.
4. Abbie: Today from 4-530PM the Wayfarer Restaurant will have its grand
reopening after its recent renovation. All are invited.
5. JohnB: Cannon Beach Chorus begins its weekly Monday evening rehearsals
at 6:30 PM at the Presbyterian Church. The goal of the Chorus is fun. The
goal is reached every Monday. If you can't make it this Monday then please
come the next or the following.
6. PatF: Buyers are coming back! 2010 real estate activity in Cannon beach
was up nicely over 2009. A total of 50 properties were sold in 2010 versus
24 in 2009. Sales of properties over $1 million went from one in 2009 to
five in 2010. More info at www.cannonbeachrealestate.com
7. Keith C: The next World of Haystack Rock Library Lecture Series will be
held tomorrow Thursday Jan 6th at 7pm at the Cannon Beach Library. North
Coast Land Conservancy Director Katie Volke will be speaking about "The
Landscape of the Whale, a Plan for the Greater Ecola Natural Area". It
promises to be another excellent (free) presentation, co-sponsored by the
Cannon Beach Library and the Friends of Haystack Rock.
8. TracyA: The band Radio Cowboy will be playing at Lush Wine Bar Saturday,
January 29 at 8 PM. Come one. Come all. Have fun. "Baga's Front Room" is
First Wednesdays - live music by our own Paul Dueber, Peter Dueber, Bill
Steidel and friends. Today is the first Wednesday of the month.
9. TracyA: At last night's city Council meeting a resolution was passed to
support the Oregon State proposed law banning single-use plastic bags.
George: Michael Manzulli, who first brought this issue to the Wednesday
morning meeting, reported back by e-mail that reusing singel-use plastic
bags by businesses would not be allowed under the new law.
10. StephanieA: I recently slipped on an icy surface and fell and hit my
head. Luckily I was in good enough condition to get myself to the clinic
near my work. Several things occurred to me as result of this incident.
Number one: what if I had been knocked out. Would anyone have known who to
contact? Number two: what liability do we as shop owners and business owners
face in such instances? We all need to be prepared for such emergencies.
11. JeanieMc: During my recent travels by Amtrak I learned that the Portland
Amtrak station would be willing to carry our Cannon Beach Magazine and
possibly other brochures from our area.
12. NalaC: Courtesy of the Seaside Aquarium Nala passed out 2011 official
tide table books. These are the tides as measured by NOAA at the North Jetty
of the Columbia River. These are the tides that correspond most closely with
Cannon Beach. These tides are also published in the Cannon Beach Magazine,
the Chamber website and on www.Cannon <http://www.Cannon-Beach.net>
-Beach.net.
13. LesleP: a Highway 101 bypass around Seaside is once again being
considered. Those interested can attend a meeting at the Seaside City Hall
on January 18 at 7 PM
14. Carol: ODOT will be holding an Open House to learn about the latest
tunnel project schedule and to meet the contractor and project manager in
Cannon Beach at the Chamber on Wednesday January 12th from 430p-630p.
Details at http://www.dennisedwardstunnel.org
<http://www.dennisedwardstunnel.org/> . Contacts: Lili Boicourt ODOT
Community Affairs Coordinator 503-731-8247 Lili.D.Boicourt at odot.state.or.us
or ODOT Commissioners (http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/otc_members.shtml)
Gail Achterman: gail.achterman at oregonstate.edu (Chair), Mike Nelson:
mike at nelsonrealestateinc.com (Vice Chair), Alan Brown:
Amy.Merckling at odot.state.or.us, David Lohman office at medfordlaw.net, Mary F.
Olson Amy.Merckling at odot.state.or.us, Ed Fischer. ODOT - Traffic
Engineering Ed.L.FISCHER at ODOT.State.OR.US and State Legislators
(Representative Debbie Boone Boone.Rep at state.or.us, Senator Betsy Johnson
sen.betsyjohnson at state.or.us
15. Tim: There is an opening on the Chamber of Commerce nine-member board.
Current board members are President Tim Krupa, VP George Vetter, Secretary
Carol Hungerford, Treasurer Scott Cruickshank, Tracy Abel, Jim McDonald,
Kristine Gottsch and Rich Mays. Board elections will take place in June.
Terms to expire are Rich Mays, Tracy Abel and Carol Hungerford. Anyone
interested in the open position or in the June elections is encouraged to
e-mail chamber at cbor.us.
16. Tim: photographs are being sought for the chamber's website. Interior
images with a warm feeling are wanted. Send yours to chamber at cbor.us. (Image
size: 880px wide by 440px high)
17. LesleP: The port of Astoria is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
18. Plans are moving forward for Savor Cannon Beach, March 10-13. All
businesses planning special events for the weekend (wine dinners, food or
wine tastings or other promotions) should submit basic info to
gary at coastexplorermagazine.com by the end of next week to be included in
coverage in the Spring issue of Coast Explorer Magazine due out in February.
This info will also be used in PR materials. Specific details of events can
be submitted later for use in a final press kit and a complete schedule on
CoastExplorerMagazine.com. Right now, we need just basic information. We
encourage all lodging businesses to purchase tickets for the Children's
Center Wine Tour and create lodging packages. All lodging packages submitted
by the end of next week will be included in the Coast Explorer Magazine
coverage. Lodging businesses can contact Catriona Penfield at the Children's
Center to purchase tickets. Email her at: director at cbchildren.org
19. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - January 12, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Rich Mays
will give a "State of the City " address. Mo's is closed for breakfast for
the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
Happy New Year
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 12/29/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 19
Present: MaliaJ, JohnB, BrianO, PrudenceF, KristineG, LindaD, TracyA,
MikeMz, JimK, CarolH, MeganH, ErinD, StephanieA, KarrieP, WendyH, KeithC,
GeorgeV, LesleP, KathyK
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. DJ Night at Lush
2. Coaster Theatre My Fair Lady Encore
3. Motel Occupancy this week
4. Retail Down
5. Discounting
6. Customer Service
7. Wendy's Recommended Reads
8. ODOT Tunnel Closure Mtg
9. State of the City
10. Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
11. A December Event?
12. CB Arts Symposium featuring Taylor Branch Jan 28-30
13. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - January 5, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
is now closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The
coffee is still courtesy of Mo's. Happy New Year
1. Tracy: Lush Wine Bar First Saturday of Every Month (except January will
be Friday) DJ D Moe Funk's DaNcE PaRtY.
http://www.lushwinebar.com/special-events.
2. Malia: Coaster Theatre's final performance of My Fair Lady will take
place tomorrow Thursday December 30 at 8pm. www.coastertheatre.com
<http://www.coastertheatre.com/>
3. Wendy: Occupancy at Ocean Lodge has not been great this week, but this
weekend should be close to full. Brian: House rentals are down from what
they had expected.
4. George: Retail continues to struggle, both because of lack of people and
lack of money. For small retailers to survive they must offer what the
giants and chains do not - customer service, personal attention, unique
products and collections, a memorable experience, etc
5. JimK: Icefire Glassworks does not discount. This would devalue the
work. Instead they educate people on the quality of their work. Stephanie
also says she adds value by educating people about pieces in her gallery.
Others talked about how everyone seems to be looking for bargains/deals.
Those not offering bargains/deals are being passed over. George: News
reports are that retail is up nationally by 3-4% this Holiday season. With
the kind of discounting that has been taking place everywhere, retailers may
be doing the sales but at the expense of their profit.
6. KristineG: Many owners may understand the importance of customer
service, but how do you get the message to the front line? One suggestion
was to have a program of rewarding employees/businesses that score well with
a secret shopper. Another idea was to use comment cards. Maybe the
Information Center could solicit comments and share those with businesses.
7. Wendy: Two books recommended are Primal Leadership and Ordinary
Greatness.
8. George: ODOT just sent out a notice that they will be holding and Open
House to learn about the latest tunnel project schedule and to meet the
contractor and project manager in Cannon Beach at the Chamber on Wednesday
January 12th from 430p-630p. Details at http://www.dennisedwardstunnel.org
<http://www.dennisedwardstunnel.org/> . Kathy: We need to be pushing ODOT to
keep those on the other side of the tunnel informed. Send messages to Lili
Boicourt ODOT Community Affairs Coordinator 503-731-8247
Lili.D.Boicourt at odot.state.or.us or ODOT Commissioners
(http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/otc_members.shtml) Gail Achterman:
gail.achterman at oregonstate.edu (Chair), Mike Nelson:
mike at nelsonrealestateinc.com (Vice Chair), Alan Brown:
Amy.Merckling at odot.state.or.us, David Lohman office at medfordlaw.net, Mary F.
Olson Amy.Merckling at odot.state.or.us, Ed Fischer. ODOT - Traffic
Engineering Ed.L.FISCHER at ODOT.State.OR.US and State Legislators
(Representative Debbie Boone Boone.Rep at state.or.us, Senator Betsy Johnson
sen.betsyjohnson at state.or.us.
9. George: Rich Mays, City Manager will address the WMM on January 12 with
"The State of the City". Rich was asked to do so.
10. Michael Manzulli: The Northwest Grocers Assn is encouraging
municipalities to support the State's drive to ban single use plastic bags.
Our City Council will be considering this at their Tuesday Jan 4th meeting.
Other coastal towns like Newport and Lincoln City are ahead of Cannon Beach
in this regard. This topic led to discussion of recycling in Cannon Beach -
not for residents, but for visitors. Many visitors recycle at home and when
here are not offered bins on our streets or in our shopping areas.
11. George: A teacher/mother visiting Cannon Beach suggested we look into
having a December High School Choir Caroling competition. Not only would
this bring students, parents and relatives to town, but also spectators who
would boost the local economy.
12. Prudence: Please bring rack materials of your business to upcoming WMMs
for display at the opening night of The Cannon Beach Arts Assn's Jan 28-30
event - "Cannon Beach Arts Symposium with Taylor Branch". CBAA already has
partners on this event and would like anyone who wishes to become a partner
to come on board. Contact organizer Carol Knutson at (503) 338-2501 or by
email: cknutson at clatsopcc.edu or Prudence (warmanddry at gmail.com). More at
http://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/academic-departments/arts-letters-departm
ent/english/literature/taylor-branch-pulitzer-pri.
13. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - January 5, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's is
closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee
is still courtesy of Mo's. Happy New Year
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 12/22/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 20
Present: BrianO, WendyH, JohnB, DaleS, PrudenceF, LindaD, MichaelB,
LindseyH, MaliaJ, ShandaB, StephanieA, JimK, LesleP, KarrieP, TracyA,
RobinR, MeganH, KristineG, JimK, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Chamber Direction
2. Chamber Model
3. Chamber Board Positions
4. PR by Chamber
5. Chamber Website
6. Promoting Commerce/Shopping
7. Christmas Carols at Lush tonight
8. 30% off SWAF Mdse at Chamber
9. Library Lecture Jan 6
10. Astoria Fire
11. Local Appreciation Sundays at The Wine Bar
12. CB Arts Symposium featuring Taylor Branch Jan 28-30
13. 20% off at EVOO
14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 29, 2010, Mo's, 8am.
Mo's is now closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup.
The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
1. George: With the departure of Executive Director Jeff Jewel, the Chamber
is taking this opportunity to look at the Chamber model and also at the Exec
Dir job description. Tim: The Management committee will take over during
this interim period. Filling the hole left by Jeff will take more
volunteers. If you can help in any way contact chamber at cbor.us. Without Jeff
to make calls and visits for membership and sponsorship, it's important for
businesses to step up on their own by joining the Chamber and participating
as sponsors. Brian: January is not a good time to be seeking sponsorships.
Late summer, when people have money would be better. Tim: This can be looked
at. Because CB Magazine comes out in February and a big benefit for sponsors
is inclusion in the magazine, sponsorships have been solicited just prior to
that in the past.
2. George: At yesterday;s Chamber Board meeting, guests spoke up about what
they think the Chamber should do at this juncture. One opinion was to turn
the Information Center over to the City and move the Chamber to a location
on Hemlock Street. Discussion followed with concerns expressed by various
people that Cannon Beach was too small to have a second organization
requiring a second staff, rent, phone, etc. Kristine voiced concern about
the Chamber losing the direct input from visitors so important to its goal
and efforts.
3. Rich Mays, City Manager, has been appointed to the Chamber Board. Rich
will fill the position vacated by Kelli Truax-Taylor. This term expires in
June. Rich served a three year term on the board which ended this past
June. One board position remains open after the recent resignation of Sue
Meyers. Current board members are President Tim Krupa, VP George Vetter,
Secretary Carol Hungerford, Treasurer Scott Cruickshank, Tracy Abel, Jim
McDonald, Kristine Gottsch and Rich Mays. Board elections will take place in
June. Terms to expire are Rich Mays, Tracy Abel and Carol Hungerford.
Anyone interested is encouraged to e-mail chamber at cbor.us.
4. TAC dollars awarded to the Chamber is to serve all CB businesses and
organizations that did not receive their own PR award.
5. The Chamber received TAC dollars for the website. Jim McDonald will
head the committee that will move forward with how that money will be used.
jim at tolovanainn.com
6. Stephanie: There does not seem to be enough promoting of
commerce/shopping for Cannon Beach. Neighboring towns to the North seem to
be faring much better than CB, Part of problem is businesses closing early
or just not being open. If downstairs stores are closed, people aren't going
to be going upstairs. Could there be a scrolling sign at the Info Ctr
showing who is open in town? Lesle: It is so important to greet everyone who
comes in a store. She recently experience various stores in town where that
did not happen.
7. Tracy: Tonight (Wed 22Dec) from 7-9pm is open mic Christmas Carols and
hot spiced wine at Lush Wine Bar. www.lushwinebar.com
8. Jeff: Stormy Weather Arts Festival apparel and mdse is 30% off at the
Chamber.
9. The next World of Haystack Rock Library Lecture Series will be held on
Thursday Jan 6th at 7pm at the Cannon Beach Library. North Coast Land
Conservancy Director Katie Volke will be speaking about "The Landscape of
the Whale, a Plan for the Greater Ecola Natural Area". It promises to be
another excellent (free) presentation, co-sponsored by the Cannon Beach
Library and the Friends of Haystack Rock.
10. Wendy: The Astoria fire was devastating to many businesses. Lesle: 28
businesses/offices per displaced. Equipment was lost. If you have desks,
printers, computers, phones, etc that you can donate, go to Website:
http://astoriafire.wordpress.com.
facebook: Astoria Fire Recovery Talk
11. Lindsey: From now till April 30th, The Wine Bar is having Local
Appreciation Sundays from 6-9pm. Buy 1 tapas item and get the second for $1.
www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com
12. Prudence: The Cannon Beach Arts Assn's Jan 28-30 event is titled
"Cannon Beach Arts Symposium with Taylor Branch". CBAA already has partners
on this event and would like anyone who wishes to become a partner to come
on board. Contact organizer Carol Knutson at (503) 338-2501 or by email:
cknutson at clatsopcc.edu or Prudence (warmanddry at gmail.com). More at
http://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/academic-departments/arts-letters-departm
ent/english/literature/taylor-branch-pulitzer-pri.
13. Shanda: EVOO has 20% off in the store this week. www.evoo.biz.
14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 29, 2010, Mo's, 8am. Mo's is
closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee
is still courtesy of Mo's.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 12/15/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 20
Present: DickP, LesleP, StephanieA, BrianO, BobNer, KeithC, PrudenceF,
JohnB, KimB, WendyH, JeffJ, CarolHun, BobV, Jimk, AnnR, KarrieP, MaliaJ,
LindaD, SusanB, GeorgeV.
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New at today's meeting
2. WMM 2nd Anniversary
3. Local's 50% OFF Sales Event at GVFA and EM4M
4. Business Report
5. Cannon Beach iPhone app?
6. A December Cannon Beach Crab Fest?
7. January Business after Hours
8. 30% off SWAF Mdse at Chamber
9. Fresh Trees at Found
10. Lush half price bottles on Thursdays
11. And the Decoration Winners are....
12. CB Arts Symposium featuring Taylor Branch Jan 28-30
13. Paul & Margo at Maggie & Henry's
14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 22, 2010, Mo's, 8am.
Mo's is now closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup.
The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
1. New at today's meeting: Dick Powell Executive Director CEDR (Clatsop
County Economic Development Resources) The CEDR mission: Deliver
business-driven economic development services to create, grow and retain
Clatsop County Businesses. 503-338-2343. dpowell at clatsopcc.udu.
2. George: This is the 2nd Anniversary of the WMM. On 12/17/08 Wendy
Higgins, at the Ocean Lodge, hosted a gathering of Dina Draxton, Valerie
Ryan, Patricia Sargeant, Christine Jedda, Michael Teaman, Joyce Lincoln,
Julie Walker, Carol Hull, Abbie Hart and George Vetter. Discussed were the
Gallery Group's Monthly theme/focus for 2009, The Wine Walk (Children's
Center Benefit) and Yellow Umbrella Ladies - Locals who shop local.
3. George: "LOCALS SALES EVENT" 50% off (and more) at George Vetter FotoArt
and at El Mundo. Twice on Friday: 830am to 10am and again 6pm to 7pm. (Dec
17).
4. In answer to BobNer's question about how businesses are doing, Jim said
Icefire is down about 11% for the year, but that November was the worst
November in 16 years. He pointed out that the last week of December accounts
for half his December business. BobV said Mo's was down the first week of
December, but is up the second week. Wendy said Ocean Lodge is down.
Occupancy is around 40%.
5. BobNer: Some communities have iPhone apps. Should we look at this for
Cannon Beach? With the iPhone coming to Verizon, more people than ever will
be using it.
6. Stephanie: December is the best crab season of the year. Crabbers are
bringing in thousands of pounds right now. Should we look at some kind of
crab fest for next December - say the second week? Wendy: "Come for the Big
Catch" BobV: The Oregon Dungeness crab has been identified as a sustainable
resource
7. Jeff: The January Business After Hours will be hosted by JP's
Restaurant. February will be EVOO. (got my mouth watering already)
8. Jeff: Stormy Weather Arts Festival apparel and mdse is 30% off at the
Chamber.
9. Ann: Real, live, natural, beautiful Christmas trees can be found at
Found. $40 and $50. Also, FOUND is having a "CUPCAKE SUNDAY" this Sunday,
Dec. 19th from 11am to 2pm. Delicious cupcakes by Jae, $3.50 ea.
10. Ann: On Thursdays, Lush offers half price on bottles of wine.
11. George: Sue Meyers and the Haystack Holidays committee judged the 2010
Holiday decorations and named these winners. Lodging: Property Management -
Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals. Interior - Ocean Lodge. Exterior - Hallmark.
Restaurant: Interior - Morris Fireside. Exterior - Sweet Basils/Wine Bar.
Business: Duane Johnson. Retail Center: The Landing. Retail Store: Interior
- Dena's. Exterior - Bruce's. Green: Found. Find link to "Cannon Beach Lit
Up for the Season" slideshow at www.cannon-beach.net.
12. Prudence: The Cannon Beach Arts Assn's Jan 28-30 event is titled
"Cannon Beach Arts Symposium with Taylor Branch". CBAA already has partners
on this event and would like anyone who wishes to become a partner to come
on board. Contact organizer Carol Knutson at (503) 338-2501 or by email:
cknutson at clatsopcc.edu or Prudence (warmanddry at gmail.com). More at
http://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/academic-departments/arts-letters-departm
ent/english/literature/taylor-branch-pulitzer-pri.
13. From Margo Dueber; so many are confused by Dueber's and Yule Tides
being sold -- they continually ask me if Paul and I are retiring. please
let those at the meeting know that those two stores are owned by PETER
Dueber SOLELY. paul and i have MAGGIE AND HENRY in sandpiper square and
will continue operating it for a long time.
14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 22, 2010, Mo's, 8am. Mo's is
closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee
is still courtesy of Mo's.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 12/08/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 23
Present: JeffJ, SueM, JimK, ShandaB, CarolHun, KimB, WendyH, JohnB, BrianO,
BobNer, JohnS, AnnR, BobV, LindaD, LindseyH, LelseP, MelanieCh, MaliaJ,
PrudenceF, ShawnaS, CarmenS, TracyA, MarkT, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Wine Tasting 101 Class
2. Holiday Christmas Concert (Portland)
3. Library Donations
4. World of Haystack Rock Lecture at Library
5. Town Decoration Contest Judging Friday
6. OCVA at Chamber on Friday
7. Epic Security Winter Special
8. Event Calendar
9. Mo's Make a Wish
10. EVOO December happenings
11. Business After House Thur Dec 9 430p
12. Twelve Days of Earth Day
13. Customer Appreciation at Found
14. Clatsop Co Cultural Coalition tonight at Coaster
15. Clatsop Co Employment Report
16. Business Planning Seminar
17. Lamplighting Report
18. Art of Nursing Museum
19. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 15, 2010, Mo's, 8am.
Mo's is now closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup.
The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
1. Lindsey: The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil's café is presenting Wine Tasting
101 Class with Lisa Parks of Galaxy Wine Saturday December 11th 6-730p $30
503-436-1539 www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com.
2. Carmen: Erin Myers, the person who will be doing the Children's Music
Workshop at Sea Ranch this summer, is doing a Christmas Concert in Portland
Dec 17 & 18, Friday and Saturday. Call Carmen about tickets 503-436-2815.
carmenswigart at msn.com
3. Melanie: Marlene Laws is collecting items for the library to sell next
year in their Harvest Festival. Contact library131 at charter.net.
4. World of Haystack Rock free lecture at Library Thursday Dec 2 at 7pm. Dr
Jen Zamon, fisheries biologist at the NOAA Pt. Adams Research Station in
Hammond, WA will present: "The sea-going scientist -- an unconventional
maritime career choice".
5. Sue: Judging for decorations will be Friday Dec 10. Recognition will be
given in 4 categories; Lodging, Restaurant, Retail and Other. If you have
decorated, you will be part of the judging.
6. OCVA (Oregon Coast Visitors Assn) will be hosting a public meeting on
Friday, December 10, 2010, 9:00 am - 10:30 am at the Chamber.
www.ThePeoplesCoast.com.
7. Malia: Epic Security is offering a winter special thru Feb 28th - a once
a week interior inspection for $30 per month. Epic Security & Maintenance.
homes at epicsmllc.com, www.epicsmllc.com
8. Malia: Epic Security has started a Cannon Beach event calendar for their
clients that Malia suggests can serve a broader audience -
www.cannonbeachcalendar.com.
9. BobV: From December 3-12, Mo's will be donating $3 from every Fish and
Chips order and $1 from every Star Cookie sold to Mak-A-Wish Foundation of
Oregon. www.moschowder.com.
10. BobNer: EVOO has an assortment of things planned for this Holiday
season. See www.evoo.biz.
11. Brian: Business After Hours is hosted this month on Thursday Dec 9,
430pm by Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals at Linda Beck-Sweeney's home in
Tolovana at 3663 S Hemlock. Get into the Christmas spirit..
12. JimK, Beginning Wednesday April 13 and ending Sunday April 24, Twelve
Days of Earth Day will once again celebrate the earth we live on.
13. Ann: Tuesday Dec 14th 4-8pm is Customer Appreciation Celebration - Sale
at Found 1287 S Hemlock. 503-436-1812
14. Nine Clatsop County organizations or individuals will be receiving
grant money this coming year for projects proposed to the Clatsop County
Cultural Coalition. An awards ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday Dec
8 at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach. Light refreshments will be served
and entertainment will be provided by the Coaster Theater.
15. Shawna Sykes, Workforce Analyst, Oregon Employment Dept. Clatsop County
Report. There are 2737 people currently registered for unemployment in
Clatsop County. State unemployment lasts 6 months only. After that, people
rely on federal money. About 20 people per week are dropped because their 6
months is up. In 2009 workers paid in $4.9 M but $5.7 M went out to the
unemployed. This year, the number has already surpassed last year. People
are required to look for work in earnest when on unemployment. If an
employer sees abuse, they are to report it to Shawna
shawna.l.sykes at state.or.us. Job growth is not expected until late 2011. Only
9 percent of those working in Cannon Beach live in Cannon Beach. Tax credit:
you may claim a new hire retention credit, up to $1000 for each qualified
employee you keep as an employee for at least a year and when wages are not
significantly reduced in the second year. You claim it on your Income Tax
return for your business. Shawna's presentation will be available online. A
link will be shared then.
16. Mark Thompson CEDR says to go to www.clatsoped.com for info on a
Business Planning Seminar.
17. George: Lamplighting was Saturday at Sandpiper Square. It was well
attended and enjoyed by all. Find link to George's photos at
www.cannon-beach.net.
18. MelanieCh: Melanie has purchased Marlene Laws home at 3285 S Hemlock
where Marlene had "Country Giving" Melanie has applied to the city to change
the C1 (commercial) zoning to allow a museum. She is to planning to operate
a museum to focus on the "Art of Nursing".
19. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 15, 2010, Mo's, 8am. Mo's is
closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee
is still courtesy of Mo's.
Upcoming Presenters (please limit to 10 minutes plus 5 minutes for
questions)
None scheduled
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 12/01/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 22
Present: ErinB, CarolHun, KarrieP, AnnR, JimK, StephanieA, MaliaJ, KenH,
LesleP, JohnS, GenevieveJ, DanM, TracyA, BrianO, BobNer, MelissaC,
PrudenceF, KathyK, MargoD, CatrionaP,GeorgeV, DebbieN
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New at Today's Meeting
2. Chamber PR Efforts
3. Diatoms on the beach
4. World of Haystack Rock Lecture at Library
5. Chamber Board Position
6. CB Chorus "Songs of the Season" Concert
7. Christmas Trees at Found
8. Canning Class at EVOO
9. Lamplighting, Tea, Open House at Galleries
10. Providence Festival Of Trees
11. Dance Party at Lush
12. Open Mic at Lush
13. Memorial for Mimi Butler Sunday 1pm at Surfsand Resort
14. Mimosa Madness Report
15. Cross Promotion between Businesses
16. Town Decorating Contest
17. Gently Used Clothing Drive at Maggie and Henry's
18. Gift of Wellness
19. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 8, 2010, Mo's, 8am.
Shawna Sykes - Workforce Analyst, Oregon Employment Department. Mo's is now
closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee
is still courtesy of Mo's.
1. New Today: Catriona Penfield - new director at Cannon Beach Children's
Center. director at cbchildren.org 503-436-1040..
2. George: The Chamber has contracted with DVA to do PR with the money
allocated for such from TAC (Tourism and Arts Commission). A form has been
e-mailed by the Chamber with information needed for the first round of PR.
Deadline is noon Dec 5th. Submit event/activity NAME, DESCRIPTION, DATE,
HOURS, COST, WEBSITE and PHONE to chamber at cbor.us. Don't delay
3. George: On Sunday George photographed dark foam and dark water that had
the appearance of oil. Turns out to be diatoms. Diatoms are single-celled
plants (phytoplankton) that are found in both fresh and salt water. They
are one of the most important food sources in the ocean. In the winter,
spring, and early summer, diatoms rapidly multiply in the surf zone.
Diatoms absorb large amounts of nitrates and phosphates that are delivered
into the ocean by coastal rivers, contributing to their population
explosion. Everything in the ocean feeds on diatoms and other plankton,
either directly of indirectly. Even the great baleen whales, like the Gray
Whale, filter plankton and diatoms as part of their diet. When the surf
zone becomes to saturated with diatoms, they wash ashore. When they do wash
ashore, it is in such great quantities that they resemble an oil spill. See
photos and get more info at
http://www.beachconnection.net/news/brown040810_437.php. You may have seen
the Gazette's article about this back in April also.
4. World of Haystack Rock free lecture at Library Thursday Dec 2 at 7pm. Dr
Jen Zamon, fisheries biologist at the NOAA Pt. Adams Research Station in
Hammond, WA will present: "The sea-going scientist -- an unconventional
maritime career choice".
5. Debbie/George: The Chamber Board position vacated by Kelli Truax Taylor
is open. Apply with a letter to chamber at cbor.us.
6. "Songs of the Season" - a concert by Cannon Beach Chorus. Thursday Dec 2
at 7pm in Cannon Beach at the Presbyterian Church. $10
www.cannonbeachchorus.org.
7. Real, live, natural, beautiful Christmas trees can be found at Found.
$40 and $50
8. Bob Neroni: Cannon Class with Celine McEwan at EVOO Saturday Dec 4 from
2-330pm www.evoo.biz.
9. Haystack Holidays moves into 2nd gear. Saturday, December 4: 1-5pm
Galleries Open House. 2-5pm Christmas Tea at Cannon Beach Library. 4pm Town
Lamp Lighting Ceremony & Caroling Sandpiper Square. 6-7pm Chowder Fest at
Chamber Community Hall. 7:30pm HRAP Benefit Concert cancelled. Community
Presbyterian Church. Holiday Shopping And More! Wednesday, December 8: A
Holiday Open House Cannon Beach Children's Center 5:30-7:30pm Holiday Songs,
appetizers & treats. Free digital photos with Santa.
10. Wendy: Providence Festival Of Trees - One of the premiere holiday
events on the North Coast - the 13th annual Providence Seaside Hospital
Foundation St. Nicholas Festival of Trees. This event offers a beautiful,
heartwarming holiday experience for the entire family to enjoy. 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 - free public open house. 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.,
Saturday, Dec. 4 - gala evening, tree auction and dinner. Seaside Civic and
Convention Center. 415 First Avenue, Seaside. Gala event admission: $100 per
ticket (a portion is tax-deductible). The public open house is free.
http://www.providence.org/northcoast/news/n_festival_111710.htm.
11. Tracy Abel: Sat, Dec 4th 9pm (and each first Saturday) is a Dance Party
with DJs Dmoefunk, Angelina and Guests at Lush Wine Bar.
www.lushwinebar.com.
12. Tracy: Open mic on first Wednesdays. Bring canned food for wine
discounts. Also, every Thursday night is Locals Only Special ½ price wine
bottle with food purchase.
13. Memorial for Mimi Butler Sunday Dec 5 at 1pm at Surfsand Resort
Ballroom.
14. Debbie/Kathy/George/Margo/Brian: Cannon Beach's Mimosa Madness (Black
Friday) 8am shopping event went well. People were out in numbers at 8am
sipping Mimosas and taking advantage of special offers by 15-20 local
businesses. Some people were asking "Why aren't more businesses open?" Margo
said Maggie and Henry had it's 2nd best day ever by offering 20% off all day
long. George encourage more business to participate next year. Getting
shoppers out early here in town increases the chances that they will stay in
town and continue to shop. Brian said he had 45 house checked-ins on
Wednesday. Some stated they were here especially for the early shopping.
15. George: During these challenging times, especially for retailers, it is
more important than ever for businesses to cross promote. Lodging, food,
shops, galleries and services can all be promoting each other. The survival
of many businesses is at stake.
16. Margo: Get your decoration up. The Chamber will be judging on Dec 11th.
17. Bring gently used clothing items to Maggie and Henry's for 20% off.
18. Genevieve Johnson: Gift of Wellness: When you buy a Gift of Wellness
gift certificate at the Acupuncture & Natural Medicine Clinic for someone
you get 50% off your acupuncture or shiatsu massage treatment. The Gift of
Wellness gift certificate is $65 valid for 1 hour acupuncture or shiatsu
massage. Go to http://www.cannonbeachacupuncture.com for more info. Holiday
make your own body products CLASS: On Saturday, Dec. 18th at 12:30-2:30pm
Genevieve Johnson, L.Ac. will be teaching a class on how to make gingerbread
soap, all-over salve, face cream and lip balm that can be tinted with herbs.
Cost is $25 and you will get each of the items we are making and a chance to
personalize labels for gift giving. Must register by Thursday Dec. 16
because class size is limited. Call Genevieve at 503-436-2255 to register.
19. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 8, 2010, Mo's, 8am.
Presentation by Shawna Sykes - Workforce Analyst, Oregon Employment
Department. Mo's is closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own
coffee cup. The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 11/24/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 15
Present: LisaS, MikeS, MaliaJ, TimK, StephanieA, JeneeP, SteveK, DebbieN,
KeithC, BrianO, JohnB, PurdenceF, GeorgeV, JohnS, CarmenS
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New at Today's Meeting
2. Mimosa Madness - this Friday
3. CB Arts Symposium featuring Taylor Branch Jan 28-30
4. CB Chorus "Songs of the Season" Concerts
5. A Community Rewards Card?
6. Upcoming Benefit Dinner
7. Children's Music Camp at Sea Ranch Jun 22-23
8. Chamber/TAC PR begins
9. Beginner Band Roundup
10. Coastal Harvest of Giving Report
11. Stewart Family Workparty Report
12. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 1, 2010, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
is now closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The
coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
1. New Today: Lisa Somish (Mo's) - Mo's Restaurant (moscan at pacifier.com).
Mike Stanley - Mikes Bike - Michael Stanley (cycle at seasurf.net). Steve
Kidgik (Jenee's neighbor) - website development and optimization. Tualatin
resident with 2nd home in CB with plans to move here in a year.
2. Debbie: A full page ad is in today's Gazette announcing "Mimosa Madness"
Friday from 8am to 11am. The ad was paid by those in the ad and on the
flyer. Others are invited to open and offer refreshments and specials to
early shoppers. Debbie is offering free shopping among other specials.
www.cannonbeachflorist.com George is serving croissants and mimosas while
offering half off his in-stock print prices (excludes matted and framed
pieces). www.georgevetterfotoart.com
3. Prudence: The Cannon Beach Arts Assn's Jan 28-30 event is titled "Cannon
Beach Arts Symposium with Taylor Branch". CBAA already has partners on this
event and would like anyone who wishes to become a partner to come on board.
Contact organizer Carol Knutson at (503) 338-2501 or by email:
cknutson at clatsopcc.edu or Prudence (warmanddry at gmail.com). More at
http://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/academic-departments/arts-letters-departm
ent/english/literature/taylor-branch-pulitzer-pri. .
4. "Songs of the Season" - a concert by Cannon Beach Chorus. Thursday Dec 2
at 7pm in Cannon Beach at the Presbyterian Church. Also the week before in
Nehalem on Sunday Nov 28 at 3pm at the Methodist Church.
www.cannonbeachchorus.org. Thanks to Tim Krupa and John Buehler for the
preview snippet.
5. Mike Stanley:Many businesses do it. Some communities do it. Maybe
Cannon Beach should have a Community Rewards Card. Points could be added to
the card for $ spent and rewards given when certain levels are reached.
George suggested this as something to be sponsored by TAC money. Some money
was set aside for new ideas.
6. John Sowa: December 4th 630pm. Benefit buffet dinner and concert at the
Chamber. Proceeds will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Food by
Sweet Basils Café. Music by David Freisen Trio (David, Greg Goebel, Charlie
Doggett) $30 Call 503-436-1539. John also announced that Sweet Basils will
be closing on Mondays and Tuesdays.
7. Carmen: Sea Ranch is presenting "Children's Summer Music Camp 2011" with
violinist Aaron Meyer and guitarist/producer Tim Ellis Wednesday June 22 and
Thrusday June 23, 2011. $250 for approx 30 children ages 8-14. Instruments
are not required. Both days will consist of 3 hours in the morning and 3
hours in the afternoon concluding with a student performance on Thursday at
7 followed by rock violinist Aaron Meyer. Carmen is seeking businesses to
sponsor a child. Mike suggested a concert by Aaron during Spring Unveiling
to help promote the Music Camp. More on Aaron at www.aaronmeyer.com
8. Tim Krupa: The Chamber has contracted with DVA to do their TAC PR. Forms
are being sent out by the Chamber to gather info for news releases that will
go to DVA.
9. Carmen: Sea Ranch RV Resort is looking into have a Band Roundup for
beginner bands. If they can find enough quality bands, March is a month
being considered.
10. Jenee thanked all who took part in the food bank benefit dinner at the
Surfsand Resort on Thursday night. Jenee's goal of $70 was nearly reached.
Moneys came from tickets, silent auction items and donations. John Sowa, one
of the chefs there, told of how 150 people were served each of their 4
courses in 10 minutes apiece -. remarkable achievement. He gave credit to
Bob Neroni or EVOO. George photographed the event from beginning to end. He
commented how elaborate and elegant the décor was and how well the event was
organized and executed. Glass chandelier center pieces with 5 candles each
adorned the tables. See photos at www.cannon-beach.net/events/chog/chog2010.
11. George: 10 people show up Sunday at the Jay and Laura Stewart Family
home/studio to rake and remove leaves and to trim trees. It was raining when
the crew began and soon the rain turned to snow. It was wet and cold but as
true Oregonians, everyone was dressed for it. The Stewarts were very
appreciative. Volunteers were Paul and Margo Dueber, Randy and Darleen
Frank, Kim Barnett, John Nelson, Gary Hayes, Patty Coomes, Fred Higgins and
George Vetter.
12. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - December 1, 2010, Mo's, 8am. Mo's is
closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee
is still courtesy of Mo's.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 11/17/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 32
Present: ShandaB, RobS, AliciaS, LindseyH, ErinB, MaliaJ, GaryH, JohnS,
MargoD, KeithC, Ann-MarieR, AnnR, KarenM, JeffJ, JimK, JohnB, CarolHun,
DebbieN, WendyH, BrianO, BobNer, GeorgeV, PatF, BobV, KarrieP, LesleP,
JeanieMc, StephanieA, LindaD, KathyK CarmenS, TracyA, ,
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. SWAF Reports
2. WOW - Women's Only Weekend Report
3. Mimosa Madness - Day After Thanksgiving - Black Friday
4. CB Chorus "Songs of the Season" Concert
5. Jay Stewart Yard Work Party
6. Upcoming Benefit Dinner
7. The Most Beautiful Villages ...
8. Nature Conservancy Potluck
9. Chamber Board Opening
10. Haystack Holidays
11. Business After Hours Dec 9
12. History Center Volunteer Appreciation
13. Cannon Beach Magazine 2011
14. Savor Cannon Beach 2011
15. My Fair Lady at Coaster
16. Earthday Celebration 2011
17.. Literary Event Jan 28-30
18. Miss Clatsop County Scholarship Program
19. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - November 24, 2010, Mo's, 8am. Our
presenter will be Shawna Sykes - Workforce Analyst, Oregon Employment
Department with an update about the Clatsop County economy. Mo's is now
closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee
is still courtesy of Mo's.
1. Carol: Stormy Weather Arts Festival $ came out a bit better than
originally thought,
2. WOW - www.womensonlyweekend.net/Events.html. Overall it was good. It was
agreed that more and earlier word needs to go out next year. Tracy commented
that even though not many people seemed to be aware of it before getting
here, they were happy to participate. Ocean Lodge was full. Retailers
reported OK sales. George did free portraits outside his gallery at Village
Centre (find link on www.cannon-beach.net). Hardly any were aware of WOW.
BobV suggested calling it "Women's Weekend" without the word Only. Margo
suggested making it part of Haystack Holidays.
3. The day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday with the hope that
businesses will do well enough that day to put their bottom line in black
(not red) for the year. This is the third year that local businesses will
open early (8am) with some special deals and maybe even Mimosas to get
shoppers out early. Businesses who said they would participate are La Luna
Loca, Basketcase, Maggie & Henry, Sweet Basil's and the Wine Bar, Lush Wine
Bar, EVOO (also open Thanksgiving), El Mundo For Men.
4. "Songs of the Season" - a concert by Cannon Beach Chorus. Thursday Dec 2
at 7pm in Cannon Beach at the Presbyterian Church. Also the week before in
Nehalem on Sunday Nov 28 at 3pm at the Methodist Church.
www.cannonbeachchorus.org.
5. Yard Work party at the Jay and Laura Stewart home to help out with some
tasks/jobs. Bring boots, gloves and a garbage can if possible. Sunday at
Noon. Highway 26 past Fire station to first road on left. Jay's fight with
cancer is weighing heavy on the family's finances. You can also help by
purchasing from his gallery/store - House of the Potter, or by contributing
to a fund in his name at US Bank. Read Jay's journal at
www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaystewart1.
6. John Sowa: December 4th 630pm. Benefit buffet dinner and concert at the
Chamber. Proceeds will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Food by
Sweet Basils Café. Music by David Freisen Trio (David, Greg Goebel, Charlie
Doggett) $30 Call 503-436-1539.
7. Debbie: A book by Joan Tapper just came out called the "The Most
Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest" Cannon Beach has
about 4 page and the cover is Cannon Beach.
http://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com/new/fall10/551534.htm.
8. Kathy: Nature Conservancy Potluck Saturday 6pm at the Chamber. Bring a
dish and utensils. All are welcome.
9. Jeff: Kelli Truax-Taylor has resigned her position on the nine-member
Chamber Board, The Board will appoint a replacement to complete Kelli's term
which ends this June. If interested contact chamber at cbor.us.
10. Margo: Haystack Holidays. Saturday, November 27, 2010 Wreath Making:
11am-4pm Cannon Beach Community Hall $12 (materials included) Sunday,
November 28, 2010 Cannon Beach Chorus 3pm Nehalem UN Methodist Church.
Thursday, December 2, 2010 Cannon Beach Chorus 7pm Community Presbyterian
Church. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 A Holiday Open House Cannon Beach
Children's Center 5:30-7:30pm Holiday Songs, appetizers & treats. Free
digital photos with Santa at Cannon Beach Chamber. of Commerce Nov 27 - Dec
12, 2010 Saturday, December 4, 2010 Christmas Tea: 2-5pm Cannon Beach
Library Town Lamp Lighting 4pm Sandpiper Square Ceremony & Caroling Chowder
Fest 6-7pm Chamber Community Hall HRAP Benefit Concert 7:30pm. Community
Presbyterian Church Galleries Open House 1-5pm. Holiday Shopping And More!
11. Brian: Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals will host the December 9th 430pm
Business after Hours at Linda Beck-Sweeney's home off Hemlock on Tyee in
Tolovana. cbvroffice at visitcb.com.
12. Tracy: The History Center's Volunteer Appreciation will be December 10
from 5-7pm. www.cbhistory.org.
13. Ad deadline for the 2011 Cannon Beach Magazine is the end of November.
George pointed out that all 77,000 of the 2010 magazines are expected to be
gone by mid February when the 2011 one is unveiled. Besides being the
welcoming piece that visitors readily pick up in the hotels and around town,
the magazines are being sent to travel centers throughout Oregon including
the Airport. Not to be included is to miss being seen by many thousands for
a full year. Included with an ad in the magazine is a web component putting
your business into every internet-connected computer on the planet 24 hours
a day. Contact gary at coastexplorermagazine.com.
14. Gary: Savor Cannon Beach will be March 10-13,2011 and will include the
benefit Wine Walk for the Children's Center.
15. "My Fair Lady" opened at the Coaster last weekend to rave reviews.
Don't miss this one. Runs through December 19th.
http://www.coastertheatre.com/MyFairLady.html
16. Jim: Earth Day Celebration 2011 will kick off April 13. Speakers are
being scheduled. Earth Day is April 22.
17. Tracy: Cannon Beach Arts Association has been awarded $20,000 for a new
January Literary event. 150 attendees (educators) will pay $120 per ticket.
Lodging packages are being sought as are brochures to be included in packets
for attendees. 1988 Pulitzer winner Taylor Branch will be featured along
with Dr Quintard Taylor Jr. - www.quintardtaylor.com. The weekend will
include a showing of the film "Freedom Writers". Contact organizer Carol
Knutson at (503) 338-2501 or by email: cknutson at clatsopcc.edu.
18. Debbie: Help is needed with the Miss Clatsop County Scholarship
Program. Sandy Newman (of Newman's 988) is just back from 12 days in the
hospital and not able to do what she has in the past for the program.
Contact Debbie cbflorist at theoregonshore.com.
19. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - November 24, 2010, Mo's, 8am. Our
presenter will be Shawna Sykes - Workforce Analyst, Oregon Employment
Department with an update about the Clatsop County economy. Mo's is closed
for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee is still
courtesy of Mo's.
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Note: For notes to prior meetings go to www.cannon-beach.net/wmm.
If the link fails, type the address into your address bar.
George Vetter
Cannon-Beach Net <http://www.cannon-beach.net/>
231 N Hemlock, Box 164
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
503-436-1520 cell:739-1415
george at cannon-beach.net
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